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Watch: Shaheen Afridi Hits "Bullseye", Dismisses Aaron Finch For First-Ball Duck In Second ODI
After electing to bowl, Shaheen Afridi gave Pakistan a dream start against Australia in the ongoing second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With Pakistan aiming to level the series after Australia won the first ODI, Shaheen dismissed Australia skipper Aaron Finch for a first-ball duck. Shaheen was probably trying to bowl a yorker but it turned out to be a full toss around middle and leg. He, however, still managed to get some movement on the ball as Finch completely missed his flick. As a result, the ball went on to hit Finch's front foot and umpire was quick to raise his finger.
"We've Suddenly Become Terrible In..." Former Pakistan Captain Slams PCB After Defeat To Australia In 1st ODI
Australia, after winning the three-match Test series 1-0, continued their impressive run in the ongoing tour of Pakistan. The visitors on Tuesday took a 1-0 lead in three-match ODI series after beating the hosts by 88 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. While the Australian team continues to draw praise from the cricketing fraternity, Pakistan have once again come under scrutiny of several current and former cricketer. Speaking on his YouTube channel, former Pakistan skipper Salman Butt slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), saying that the current management lacks vision for future planning.
Travis Head hits century as Australia beat Pakistan in first ODI
Travis Head hit a blistering century and leg-spinner Adam Zampa grabbed 4-38 to lift Australia to an 88-run victory over Pakistan in the first ODI on Tuesday.
"Pakistan Lost Grip When I Got Out": Babar Azam After Defeat In 1st ODI vs Australia
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam expressed disappointment after his side lost against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead. "We wanted to restrict them to under 300. But we didn't start well in the first ten overs, but we restricted them well in the end. I thought we lost the grip when I got out. It wasn't easy for the new batsmen, but unfortunately, I got out and they got the momentum," said Babar Azam in a post-match presentation.
"Quite A Bit Of Unknowns": Travis Head Says Lahore Offered A "Different Wicket"
After playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the first ODI, Australia batter Travis Head said that the wicket at Lahore was 'different'. Travis Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory in Lahore at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead. "Nice to get a look at the top, and to take the opportunity. We thought it would be tough to bowl in the end with the dew and that's why we wanted to get as much as we wanted. It was a different wicket and there were quite a bit of unknowns. Nice win. We needed it," said Travis Head in a post-match presentation.
Pakistan vs Australia: Aaron Finch Praises Travis Head For Century In 1st ODI
Australia skipper Aaron Finch praised batter Travis Head for his knock which helped Australia in defeating Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series. Head's century and two-wicket haul helped visitors register a comprehensive 88-run victory here at the Gadaffi stadium to take a 1-0 lead in the series. "We felt we needed something around the 300-mark. It was made easier by Travis who got off to a flier. We felt like we needed a spinner based on how dry the square was. We have come here with an open mind to be flexible and select the side," said Aaron Finch in a post-match presentation.
Pakistan vs Australia: Babar Azam Pips Viv Richards And Virat Kohli To Become 2nd Fastest To Big ODI Milestone
Pakistan captain Babar Azam showed glimpses of his class on Tuesday as he scored a measured 57 against Australia in the 1st ODI at Lahore. But his efforts, and that of centurion Imam-ul-Haq, went in vain as the hosts slumped to a big loss. Babar has been Pakistan's premier batter across all formats for a while now and has been at his best in limited overs cricket.